Sydney Railway Square YHA in City of Parramatta

This hip, industrial-chic hostel within a redbrick, Victorian-style building is a 5-minute walk from Central train station and 3 km from the Darling Harbour waterfront entertainment district.Offering shared bathrooms, the modest rooms and single- or mixed-sex dorms also have free linens and Wi-Fi (paid). Dorms feature bunk beds; some private rooms add en suite facilities. There's also an annexe offering quarters in restored train carriages.Amenities include a funky TV lounge with beanbag chairs and graffiti-style art, plus a terrace and a game room. There's also a cafe and a communal dining area.